Head Ornament

AF1793

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1793
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bayanzi
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Fiber
Description

Six rows of twisted plant fiber, ends criss cross. Ornament was said to have been worn in battle.

Height 4.5 cm
Outside Diameter 22.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 382 - Other Number

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